Abstract:
Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are antagonists of the adrenergic receptor α2A. The compounds may also bind to and are an antagonist of the adrenergic receptor α2B; or the compounds are not antagonists of the adrenergic receptor α2B and the compounds are administered in conjunction with a second agent that reduces, or is expected to reduce, blood pressure in an individual. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to regulate blood glucose level, increase insulin secretion and treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to an increase in insulin production. Use of the compounds to treat type 2 diabetes is particularly described.
Abstract:
Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are adrenergic receptor α2B antagonists. The compounds may also bind to and antagonize adrenergic receptor α2B. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to (i) reduce blood pressure and/or (ii) promote renal blood flow and/or (iii) decrease or inhibit sodium reabsorption. The compounds may also be used to treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to a decrease in blood pressure. Use of the compounds to treat cardiovascular and renal disorders is particularly described.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to new azepino[4,5-b]indole compounds that may be used to modulate a histamine receptor in an individual. Novel compounds are described, including new 1,2,3,4,5,6-tetrahydroazepino[4,5-b]indoles. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to new compounds that may be used to modulate a histamine receptor in an individual. Novel compounds are described, including new bridged heterocyclic [4,3-b]indole compounds. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds are also provided, as are methods of using the compounds in a variety of therapeutic applications, including the treatment of a cognitive disorder, psychotic disorder, neurotransmitter-mediated disorder and/or a neuronal disorder.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to new tricyclic compounds that may be used to modulate a histamine receptor in an individual. Compounds are described, including new 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indole compounds. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds are also provided, as are methods of using the compounds in a variety of therapeutic applications, including the treatment of a cognitive disorder, psychotic disorder, neurotransmitter-mediated disorder and/or a neuronal disorder.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method for producing a pyridopyrimidone of the formula wherein X is N or CH and R is an aryl, heteroaryl or alkyl group, said method comprising the step of reacting an acid derivative of the formula: wherein X is N or CH; Y is an appropriate leaving group; Z is a halogen, OR1, NHR1, or SR1; and R1 is a lower alkyl; and the amidine derivative is wherein R is an aryl, heteroaryl or alkyl group.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a process for making 2-substituted pyridopyrimidones. In particular, 2-substituted pyridopyrimidones are made through the single step reaction of suitable acid derivatives with desired derivatives of amidines.
Abstract:
Quinazoline derivatives have the formula: or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein each of Z5, Z6, Z7 and Z8 is N or CH and wherein one or two Z5, Z6, Z7 and Z8 are N and wherein two adjacent Z positions cannot be N; wherein m and n are each independently 0-3; wherein R1 is independently OH, SH, NH2, OR, SR, NHR, halo or R-halide; wherein two adjacent R1 groups may be joined to form an aliphatic hetero cycle ring of 5-6 members; wherein R2 is independently R, halo, R-halide, OR-halide, NH2, CONH2 or CONHR; wherein R is optionally substituted C1-C12 alkyl, C1-C12 alkenyl, C1-C12 alkynyl, or aryl C1-C12 alkyl, containing 0-4 heteroatoms in place of a carbon in the carbon backbone, where the optional substituents are ═O, ═N, or OH; and wherein R3 is H or CH3. Such compounds are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating conditions characterized by enhanced TGFβ activity.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to methods to inhibit TGF-&bgr; and/or p38-&agr; kinase using compounds of the formula or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R3 is a noninterfering substituent; each Z is CR2 or N, wherein no more than two Z positions in ring A are N, and wherein two adjacent Z positions in ring A cannot be N; each R2 is independently a noninterfering substituent; L is a linker; n is 0 or 1; and Ar′ is the residue of a cyclic aliphatic, cyclic heteroaliphatic, aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety optionally substituted with 1-3 noninterfering substituents.
Abstract:
The invention describes compounds of the formula and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein each R2 is independently a noninterfering substituent; m is an integer of 0-4; Z is CH or N; R1 is H, alkyl (1-6C) or arylalkyl optionally substituted on the aryl group with 1-3 substituents independently selected from alkyl (1-6C), halo, OR, NR2, SR, —OOCR, —NROCR, RCO, —COOR, —CONR2, —SO2NR2, CN, CF3, and NO2, wherein each R is independently H or lower alkyl (1-4C); n is 0, 1 or 2; Ar is phenyl, pyridyl, indolyl, or pyrimidyl, each optionally substituted with a group selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted alkyl (1-6C), halo, OR, NR2, SR, —OOCR, —NROCR, RCO, —COOR, —CONR2, SO2NR2, CN, CF3, and NO2, wherein each R is independently H or lower alkyl (1-4C); and R3 is a branched or cyclic alkyl group (5-7C) or is phenyl optionally substituted with 1-2 substituents which substituents are selected from the group consisting of alkyl (1-6C), halo, OR, NR2, SR, —OOCR, —NROCR, RCO, —COOR, —CONR2, —SO2NR2, CN, CF3, and NO2, wherein each R is independently H or lower alkyl (1-4C) which are useful as antiinflammatories and in treating cardiac disorders.